BOYS PROGRAMS

As the youth affiliate of the Charlotte Independence USL League One team, we have a direct pathway to the pros for our boys and men. In addition to the professional team, we support our very own USL League Two team, made up of current and former players who are in the midst their collegiate playing careers. Be sure to come out to support these men! Jump to prospective player form.


Explore our competitive youth programs below and stay connected with us on social media for announcements and important dates throughout the year!

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  • 2026-2027 PROGRAMS

    Below are dues for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.


    Charlotte Independence Soccer Club structures its membership fees based on the scope and quality of services provided across all levels of play, including access to professional coaching staff, high-quality facilities, comprehensive program alignment, and a clearly defined player development pathway. Our fees are carefully evaluated to reflect the true cost of delivering these best-in-class experiences while remaining as accessible as possible for our families. Any adjustments or fluctuations in membership fees are driven by rising operational costs—both direct and indirect—that impact the club’s ability to maintain its standards and long-term sustainability. We take pride in supporting our members through strong financial policies and user-friendly payment options, including flexible structures and significant financial assistance opportunities. Our commitment remains centered on balancing affordability with excellence, ensuring every player benefits from a high-quality, professionally managed soccer environment.

2026-2027

Boys Dues + Programming

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BOYS TEAMS & STAFF 2026-27

More Information regarding team names and coaches for the 2025-26 season is coming soon.

With the USYS decision to change to a school-year breakdown for team formation, current U15 players born from August 1 to December 31 will remain a U15 player for the 2026-2027 season. These trapped U15 players will be evaluated with the rising U16-U19 players at these sessions


School Year Age Groups

U19 8/1/2007 - 7/31/2008

U18 8/1/2008 –7/31/2009

U17 8/1/2009 –7/31/2010

U16 8/1/2010 –7/31/2011

U15 8/1/2011 –7/31/2012

U14 8/1/2012 –7/31/2013

U13 8/1/2013 –7/31/2014

U12 8/1/2014 –7/31/2015

U11 8/1/2015 –7/31/2016

Teams & Staff

MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN

U13 MLS NEXT Homegrown Enzo Martinez

U14 MLS NEXT Homegrown Chris Maimone

U15 MLS NEXT Homegrown  Nick Fusco

U16 MLS NEXT Homegrown Chris Maimone

U17 MLS NEXT Homegrown  Jeff Bilyk

U19 MLS NEXT Homegrown Nick Fusco



MLS NEXT ACADEMY

U13 MLS NEXT Academy Matt Chartier

U14 MLS NEXT Academy Dan Ridenhour

U15 MLS NEXT Academy Tony Setzer

U16 MLS NEXT Academy  Tony Setzer

U17 MLS NEXT Academy  Darren Warham

U19 MLS NEXT Academy Dan Ridenhour/Matt Chartier


PRE MLS ACADEMY NORTH

U11 Pre MLS Academy North Diego Velazquez/Lee Catchpole/Erik Ozimek

U12 Pre MLS Academy North Diego Velazquez/Exequiel Villegas/Erik Ozimek


PRE MLS ACADEMY SOUTH

U11 Pre MLS Academy South Rapha Fernandes/Fernando Gonzalez

U12 Pre MLS Academy South Rapha Fernandes/Fernando Gonzalez


PRE MLS ACADEMY EAST

U11 Boys Pre MLS Academy East: Anthony Echezuria/Prince Ojok

U12 Boys Pre MLS Academy East: Victor Ordonez/Prince Ojok


REGIONAL ACADEMY NORTH

U13 Regional Academy North Sam Rogers

U14 Regional Academy North Tony Falvino

U15 Regional Academy North Tony Falvino

U16 Regional Academy North Sam Rogers

U17 Regional Academy North Bobby Rosario

U19 Regional Academy North Bobby Rosario


REGIONAL ACADEMY SOUTH

U13 Regional Academy South Brian Udy

U14 Regional Academy South Jordy Briceno

U15 Regional Academy South Brian Udy

U16 Regional Academy South Jordy Briceno

U17 Regional Academy South  Cesar Robles

U19 Regional Academy South Cesar Robles


REGIONAL ACADEMY MATTHEWS

U13 Regional Academy Matthews Cliff Roca

U14 Regional Academy Matthews Cliff Roca

U15 Regional Academy Matthews Neil Roberts

U16 Regional Academy Matthews Neil Roberts

U17 Regional Academy Matthews Marc Guercio

U19 Regional Academy Matthews Felipe Marty


REGIONAL ACADEMY MINT HILL

U13 Regional Academy Mint Hill Anthony Echezuria

U14 Regional Academy Mint Hill TBA

U15 Regional Academy Mint Hill Franco Stumbo

U16 Regional Academy Mint Hill Franco Stumbo

Teams & Staff

NORTH MECK

U11 North Meck Blue Kevin Vazquez

U11 North Meck Tan Ellie Shields

U11 North Meck Navy Zach Salgado

U11 North Meck White Noah Arrowood

U11 North Meck Silver Carlos Roman

U12 North Meck Blue Esteban Clemente

U12 North Meck Tan Taylor Cabanis

U12 North Meck Navy Jordan Skinner

U12 North Meck White Alexis Pittman

U13 North Meck Blue Andrew Ward

U13 North Meck Tan Taylor Cabaniss

U13 North Meck Navy Nick Capadora

U13 North Meck White McKinley Faustin

U14 North Meck Blue  Esteban Clemente

U14 North Meck Tan Nick Capadora

U14 North Meck Navy McKinley Faustin

U14 North Meck White Ellie Shields

U15 North Meck Blue Barry Slagle

U15 North Meck Tan Taylor Cabaniss

U15 North Meck Navy Esteban Clemente

U16 North Meck Blue Bob Dubiel

U16 North Meck Tan  Leo Hajrullahu

U17 North Meck Blue Christian Thomas

U19 North Meck Blue Christian Thomas

U19 North Meck State Tan Kalla Stark


MOORESVILLE

U11 Mooresville Blue Emmanuel Nfor

U13 Mooresville Blue Ale Marin

U11 Mooresville Tan Isaac Haddock

U19 Mooresville Blue Emmanuel Nfor

Teams & Staff

MATTHEWS

U11 Matthews Blue TBA

U11 Matthews Tan Angel Campos

U12 Matthews Blue Angel Campos

U13 Matthews Blue Ariel Morales

U14 Matthews Blue Ariel Morales

U15 Matthews Blue Felipe Marty

U16 Matthews Blue Tim Hart

U16 Matthews Tan Jon Bakero

U17 Matthews Blue Tim Hart

U19 Matthews Blue Marc Guercio


YORK COUNTY

U11 York County Blue Alessandro Cirillo

U11 York County Tan Daniel Lopez

U11 York County Navy Sean Siehl

U12 York County Blue Jordy Briceno

U12 York County Tan James Drzewiecki

U12 York County Navy Daniel Lopez

U13 York County Blue Nick Jackson

U13 York County Tan Lucas Lesh

U13 York County Navy Coran Lawlor

U14 York County Blue Alessandro Cirillo

U14 York County Tan Lucas Lesh

U15 York County Blue Andre Merritt

U17 York County Blue Nick Jackson

U19 York County Blue Marty Martinez

Teams & Staff

GASTONIA

Director: Josh Fanin


U11 Gastonia Blue Matt Young

U12 Gastonia Blue Eli McBride

U13 Gastonia Blue Leslie Coffey

U14 Gastonia Blue Josh Fannin

U15 Gastonia Blue Chad Swanner

U15 Gastonia Tan Marty Webb

Teams & Staff

MINT HILL

Director: Lowell Windon


U11 Mint Hill State Blue Tim Dubyioski

U11 Mint Hill State Tan Dubyioski

U12 Mint Hill State Blue Victor Ordonez

U12 Mint Hill State Tan Ivan Gomez

U13 Mint Hill State Blue Ivan Gomez

U14 Mint Hill State Blue Prince Ojok

U15 Mint Hill State Blue Franco Stumbo

COLLEGE RECRUITING

The College Recruiting Process is different for every player. This guide is to help aid players and parents as they navigate College Recruitment starting as a High School Freshman. This is an evolving process that requires players and families to be proactive as the search for the best college fit.


Playing College Soccer, things to consider: Academics, Athletics, Social, and Financial considerations.


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THE INDEPENDENCE WAY

CHARACTER

COMMITMENT

COMMUNICATION

COMPETITION

COMMUNITY

PURPOSE

Our purpose is to develop leadership, accountability, selflessness, humility and character. We challenge our players to respect the game by respecting themselves, the referee, the opponent and the coach. We strive to develop players in an environment that encourages individual expression, as well as responsibility to the team. We dare our players to take risks, play on the front foot, and to embrace challenges. Our players must play with personality and bravery.


We develop the person first…then the player.

IDENTITY

Our players and teams should reflect a passion, hunger & desire to succeed on the field. Our players want to support and play for our team with mutual respect & competitiveness.


When we do not have the ball, we should be hard working to win the ball back. When we have the ball, we should be positive, forward thinking & aggressive with the ball. We have a purpose to our play where we increase our chances of scoring through each possession. Our players will pass forwards and run forwards.

 
Our players will be allowed to display their individual soccer personalities and to express themselves as we learn to play for fun, for the love of the game and with the competitive nature that comes from rigorous competition on the soccer field.


Energy in everything that we do.

GK UNION

A community welcoming every committed goalkeeper to become better at their craft and help them achieve their goals on and off the field.


An environment that will fully immerse them with the skills and repetitions they need to develop.


We believe that a combination of coaching methods and consistently driving the work rate of the players - we can achieve more together.


Learn more about the goalkeeping experience at the Independence from Director of Coaching- Goalkeeping, Matt Brown.

Interested in playing for our USL League Two team?

Visit our USL League Two page here.


For any additional information about the team, please reach out to Nick Fusco.


RESOURCES

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Visit our travel information center with T2C Sports to view your hotel booking options for league play and event accommodations.

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